From Sea to Shining Sea, Carfax Uncovers Rebuilt Wrecks
20 April 2000
From Sea to Shining Sea, Carfax Uncovers Rebuilt Wrecks
Four Million Salvage Records Will be Added to National Database
FAIRFAX, Va., April 20 Carfax.com, the nation's leading
provider of vehicle history information, today announced the addition of more
than 4 million salvage and major damage brands to its national database of
over one billion vehicle records. This data supplements the nearly 35 million
salvage records already in the database. According to the National
Association of Consumer Advocates nearly half of the cars that are salvaged
annually end up back on the road.
"Thank you so much Carfax," writes Carfax customer Deb Kirby. "I recently
carfaxed a car I was considering buying. Thanks to ya'll I found out that
this car had not one but two salvaged & rebuilt titles on it. You saved me
from a $4,500 mistake."
Just what do these records mean to consumers and dealers? In addition to
the other valuable information in a Carfax report, such as flood damage, major
accidents or odometer readings, used car buyers can see salvage records for
millions of used cars and trucks.
David Kenny, President of Wilbraham Auto Sales recounts, "We ran a report
on a 1996 Toyota Tacoma we were taking in on trade. The truck has a clean
Massachusetts title, but had a salvage/junk from New Hampshire. Your service
saved our company at least $4,000."
Consumers should ask their used car dealer to provide a detailed vehicle
history. Participating Carfax dealers can be located at http://www.Carfax.com. If
not available through a dealer, consumers can visit Carfax.com to purchase 60
days of unlimited access to the company's database for $19.95. Individuals
who purchase and receive Carfax reports that confirm a clean title history
automatically receive the Clean Title History Guarantee worth 10% of the value
of their vehicle up to $1,000. Used car dealers interested in signing up for
the Carfax service should call 1-800-444-0145.